b'TURTLE WAX ICE OR OTHER SPRAY WAXAutomotive wax has changed a lot from the paste that came in a jar.You can now spray clear protective polymer on to a surface and easily wipe it off with very little effort.This will keep the surface protected from UV fading and from surface contact with salt, chlorine and dirt commonly in the air of a back-yard setting.Make applying spray wax to your aluminum, fiberglass, resin, and synthetic wicker surfaces a regular part of your maintenance and you will not only have the best-looking outdoor space in your neighborhood, your purchase will outlast everyone elses as well.COASTAL EXPOSURELiving the coastal lifestyle is a dream for many.Living the dream and living near the saltwater can be a challenge for anything left outside.The salt in the humid air takes a toll on everything from the exterior of your home, your car, and your outdoor furniture.The best preventative maintenance you can do for your outdoor furniture while living near the coast is to rinse it regularly with a hose to remove the salt and apply corrosion block to all metal surfaces and painted metal surface quarterly.Any nonmetal surface should be sprayed quarterly with Turtle Wax Ice following the directions on the bottle.CLEANING - WHAT TO USEFRAMESNothing is better than a periodic rinse and if necessary, using car wash soap or dish soap and a sponge to remove soiling.If your frames require a more thorough cleaning the best product to use for soiling is Mean Green or Simple Green.If you have mold and mildew stains, you can use up to straight bleach on all Watermark Living frames.Please be careful to use appropriate protection and to protect clothing and other fabrics in the area.CUSHIONSAfter a soaking rain or anytime the cores of the cushions get wet it is best to stand the cushion on end zipper side down to allow them to drain more quickly.This will prevent mold and mildew growth between the frame and the cushion.Spot wash the fabric to clean spills by using a sponge or a soft bristle brush with a warm soapy solution of mild detergent (Joy or Ivory liquid).Brush or sponge the soiled area and rinse thoroughly with fresh water.Allow to air dry.Repeat if necessary.DO NOT MACHINE WASH OR MACHINE DRY THE CUSHION CASINGS.YOU COULD DAMAGE THE SEAMS OF THE CASE.If, and only if, your cushion is made from 100% solution dyed acrylic such as Sunbrella, you may use 1 part bleach mixed with 1 part water and mild dish soap to clean your cushions.Check a small inconspicuous spot for color fastness before cleaning the entire cushion.Be sure to rinse the cushion thoroughly to remove all the bleach solution.OUTDOOR'